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Harrison Ford injured his ankle on the set of "Star Wars: Episode VII" Thursday, and was treated at a hospital.

This is bad news, of course, for the 71-year-old actor. But if The Hollywood Reporter is correct, the injury may offer up a clue about the upcoming film, which J.J. Abrams is directing.

"Harrison Ford sustained an ankle injury during filming today on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII," Disney said in a statement. He was taken to a local hospital and is receiving care. Shooting will continue as planned while he recuperates."

But The Hollywood Reporter also says, "A source tells THR that the actor, who reprises his role as Han Solo from the original franchise, was injured by the door of the Millennium Falcon, the spacecraft that his character pilots in the original films. The spaceship looks to be making a return in the sequel."

Aha! So the good ship is back. That's been the speculation of online chatter for a while now. This means ... well, not much, really. Could be anything. But put "Star" and "Wars" together in a sentence and the Internet melts down.